Policy Analyst for Specialized Populations
About The Position
The Policy Analyst provides project management, analytical, research, and administrative support to the team of Advisors in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. The role liaises with Advisors and staff across agencies in the Health and Human Services portfolio and supports special projects and policy initiatives. Work includes tracking implementation plans and program needs, reviewing and summarizing data, studies, and reports for an executive-level audience, preparing background and position memos and fact sheets, and drafting talking points and public-facing materials. The position focuses on programs and initiatives concerning older adults, youth and young adults, people with disabilities, and other specialized populations. It also includes scheduling and general organizational work. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services oversees the City’s social services agencies and works to ensure the effectiveness and equity of public health and healthcare delivery systems. Its portfolio includes approximately $22 billion and encompasses multiple City agencies and Mayor’s Offices. The ideal candidate is interested in local government and New York City politics, can thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and is prepared to support a dynamic organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands and adapt to unpredictable demands.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaboratively within a supportive team.
- Self-starter who contributes positively to a learning culture and is willing to perform the full range of tasks in a dynamic organization.
- Ability to quickly absorb complex technical documents and brief senior staff.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the office.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Interest in public health, mental health, and social services.
Nice To Haves
- Research and/or analytical experience.
- Some understanding of or experience in NYC politics.
Responsibilities
- Provide central administrative support and coordination, including preparing correspondence and briefing memoranda and assisting with meeting planning.
- Support coordination of high-priority interagency workstreams across the portfolio, including liaising with agencies to track progress and taking and distributing meeting notes.
- Support team members serving as liaisons between agencies and the Office of the Deputy Mayor to monitor projects.
- Review policy proposals, budgets, and public reporting.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on local, state, and federal policies within the portfolio.
- Prepare organized materials for the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, including memos, remarks, and correspondence.
- Provide project management support for policy initiatives and complete administrative work, including scheduling and general organization.
- Review relevant data, studies, and reports and summarize them for executive-level audiences.
- Produce background and position memoranda and fact sheets to support executive decision-making, and draft talking points and public-facing materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
